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4-Ingredient Beef and Noodles Recipe (Dairy-Free, Ready in 30 Min)

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A classic Midwestern comfort food dish featuring tender beef, rich gravy, and egg noodles that offers simplicity and nourishment.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat your oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season those beef chunks generously with salt and pepper. Work in batches to ensure browning instead of steaming, giving each batch about 3-4 minutes to develop a brown crust on all sides, then transfer to a plate.
  2. Create the flavor base: In that same pot, add onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Develop the gravy: Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes. Gradually pour in beef broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to collect any browned bits.
  4. Slow cook the beef: Return the beef to the pot along with the bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
  5. Prepare noodles: About 15 minutes before serving, cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  6. Combine and serve: Serve beef and gravy over noodles in bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley if available.

Notes

  • Take your time with browning the beef for maximum flavor foundation.
  • Slow-cook the beef for tenderness and depth of flavor.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning throughout the cooking process.

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Keywords: comfort food, beef, noodles, American, Midwestern, traditional

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